2024 Boat Show Calendar: Denison On Display

Denison is proud to take part in this year’s boat shows.

2024 has started off to a great start with some successful boat shows, including the Miami Boat Show last month. Denison is looking forward to a busy season with lots of events on the horizon. Check them out here–we’ll see you on the docks!

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Stuart Boat Show: January 12-14

The Stuart Boat Show was back for its 50th annual event. It is the largest boat show on Florida’s Treasure Coast. The 2024 show highlighted over 205 exhibitors displaying hundreds of vessels. Many boat brands were represented, including the latest models of motor yachts, express cruisers, center consoles, speedboats, sportfish yachts, and pontoons ranging in size from 12 feet to over 100 feet in length.

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St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show: January 18-21

The St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show, the largest boat show on the Gulf Coast, set sail into the Duke Energy Center for the Arts Mahaffey Theater Yacht Basin and Albert Whitted Park in St. Petersburg, Florida. The show featured an impressive selection of powerboats and sailboats in water and on land, including a 40,000-square-foot clearspan tent housing all types of marine gear. Denison Yachting showcased a variety of brokerage boats in the show.

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Seattle Boat Show: February 2-10

The Seattle Boat Show, also known as the West Coast’s biggest boat show, took place in early February at two iconic Seattle locations: the Lumen Field Event Center and the Bell Harbor Marina at the Port of Seattle. The nautical extravaganza featured hundreds of the latest boats and yachts from top boat brands. This event is a must-attend for boating enthusiasts, offering a unique indoor and outdoor boat show experience.

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Miami Boat Show: February 14-18

The Miami Boat Show brings together yachting enthusiasts from across the globe to access the industry’s latest boats and yachts of all sizes. The on-land portion of the show took place at the Miami Beach Convention Center and Pride Park. The in-water components of the show took place at Herald Plaza, Venetian Marina, Museum Park Marina, and Yacht Haven Grande Miami. Denison had yachts on display at One Herald Plaza.

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Palm Beach Boat Show: March 21-24

The Palm Beach Boat Show is located along Flagler Drive in downtown West Palm Beach, directly across the Intracoastal Waterway from Palm Beach Island. Since 1982, the boat show has grown to occupy a dominant position in South Florida as both a leader in the boating and marine industries and as an economic engine to the Palm Beach community and the tri-county area.

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The Wharf Boat & Yacht Show: March 15-17

The Wharf Boat & Yacht Show is located at the popular and unrivaled Wharf Entertainment Complex in Orange Beach, Alabama. It showcases over $100 million in boats and marine products, with 120 wet slip boats and yachts on display and more than 700+ sport and console boats on land. It is known as the “Top Boat Buying Show” in the northern Gulf.

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Newport Beach Boat Show: April 18-21

The Newport Beach Boat Show incorporates live entertainment, immersive activations, and beautiful yachts from top builders and brokerages. The event offers attendees a one-of-a-kind experience that captures the essence of Newport Beach’s elevated lifestyle. With both on-land and on-water areas to explore, the footprint will immerse your senses as you browse, shop, and dine at the trendy boutiques, sponsored lounges, and beautiful restaurants in the area.

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Seattle Spring Boats Afloat Show: April 25-28

Since its inception in Seattle in 1978, the Pacific Northwest’s largest floating boat show, the Boats Afloat Show, has consistently drawn in guests from across the US and Canada. This event, proudly presented by Northwestern US and Western Canadian yacht brokers and dealers, offers a world-class selection of power and sailing yachts suitable for various budgets and preferences. The Northwest Yacht Brokers Association (NYBA) organizes two separate four-day shows, one in April and the other in September.

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Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show: May 16-18

The Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show features new and brokerage boats of all sizes from your favorite brands, dealers, brokers, and exhibitors in one place, as well as seminars from experts and rendezvous evening activities. Anacortes is commonly known as the center of the boating universe in the Pacific Northwest. It is also home to some of the region’s best food, drink, shopping, and outdoor experiences.

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Pacific Sail & Power Boat Show: May 16-19

The Pacific Sail & Power Boat Show offers a one-stop shop for boating enthusiasts where attendees can explore the latest boats and new nautical equipment on the market, speak with industry experts, and learn about the latest trends in boating. Boating enthusiasts and novices alike will enjoy a wide range of activities and events throughout the four-day event, including hands-on workshops, educational seminars by industry experts providing valuable information on boating safety, maintenance, and performance, as well as live demonstrations. In addition, attendees can enjoy hands-on activities including on-water demos and sailboat rides. Attendees can also enjoy a variety of food and drink options and live entertainment.

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Safe Harbor Newport Brokerage Boat Show: September 12-15

The Safe Harbor Newport Brokerage Boat Show consistently showcases the most extensive collection of high-quality brokerage yachts north of South Florida. Every year, the event features over 50 yachts, ranging in size from 26′ to 124′, ensuring a match for every enthusiast. Running concurrently with the Newport International Boat Show, a continuous water shuttle service ($3/person round trip) seamlessly links these two spectacular events and offers a remarkable vantage point to admire the showcased yachts.

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Cannes Yachting Festival: September 10-15

Experience the best of boating at the 2024 Cannes Yachting Festival on the picturesque Côte d’Azur. Kickstarting the European boating season, this premier event ranks as Europe’s top in-water yacht showcase, presenting the latest global models from elite brands. Annually, the Cannes Yachting Festival displays a diverse range of in-water boats, spanning 3 to 45 meters, as well as those under 10 meters on land. Whether you prefer sailing or motor yachts, monohull or multihull, there’s something for every enthusiast.

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Seattle Fall Boats Afloat Show: September 12-15

Since its inception in Seattle in 1978, the Pacific Northwest’s largest floating boat show, the Boats Afloat Show, has consistently drawn in guests from across the US and Canada. This event, proudly presented by Northwestern US and Western Canadian yacht brokers and dealers, offers a world-class selection of power and sailing yachts suitable for various budgets and preferences. The Northwest Yacht Brokers Association (NYBA) organizes two separate four-day shows, one in April and the other in September.

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Monaco Yacht Show: September 25-28

Join us at the Monaco Yacht Show on the quays of Monaco’s Port Hercule. The MYS is the only yacht show worldwide devoted exclusively to superyachts at least 25 meters in length. Since 1991, the show has been attracting a wealthy international clientele of yacht owners and executives from the superyacht and luxury markets. For four celebrated days, the crème de la crème soaks up the glamorous atmosphere of the Principality of Monaco, enjoying a unique yachting experience and exploring current and future yachting trends. In addition to the estimated 125 yachts on display, over 580 exhibitors–including brokerage companies, superyacht builders, yacht designers, luxury brands, and luxury automobile companies–participate in the event.

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Sausalito Boat Show: October 4-6

The Sausalito Boat Show is located at the Clipper Yacht Harbor. This event is a celebration of maritime excellence and local culture, offering a diverse range of activities for all ages. From luxury brand yachts and sailboats to powerboats and trailerable boats, the show presents a comprehensive display of modern maritime craftsmanship. The event extends beyond boats, featuring local food vendors offering seafood specialties and classic Californian cuisine, accompanied by live music performances that reflect the vibrant community. More than a boat show, this event encapsulates the essence of Sausalito’s culinary and musical heritage.

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Fort Lauderdale Boat Show: October 30 – November 3

Save the date for the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, a pinnacle event in the world of boating and yachting. Each year, the show brings together boat enthusiasts, professionals, and industry leaders from across the globe to the “Yachting Capital of the World” in sunny Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Attendees get exclusive access to the industry’s latest boats and yachts of all sizes, from luxury mega-yachts to innovative personal watercraft. Held at the renowned Bahia Mar Yachting Center, the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show is an event that showcases more world and US debuts than any other boat show in the country. The five-day extravaganza runs across seven spectacular locations and features over 1,500 yachts and boats, including some of the most prestigious brands and shipbuilders.

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Attending any boat shows this year? Let us know what show you’ll be attending and stop by the Denison booth to tour some of the most impressive yachts on display.